AI Is Here. The Future Is Not: Leading Projects in the In-Between Times

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how work is planned, executed, and evaluated. Yet most organizations, roles, and career paths were designed for a pre-AI world. Project leaders now find themselves operating in what can best be described as the “in-between times” no longer anchored in the past, but not yet fully prepared for the future that is emerging.

Drawing on his article AI and the In-Between Times: How to Prepare for What Comes Next, Dr. Leon Herszon, CEO of Value Edge Group, explores what this transitional period means for project managers, professionals, and organizational leaders. Rather than focusing on extreme narratives of disruption or automation, this session offers a grounded, realistic perspective on how AI is augmenting—not replacing—human judgment, decision-making, and leadership

ai-is-here-the-future-is-not. Through historical parallels, real-world examples, and insights from education, consulting, and organizational practice, the session reframes AI as a catalyst for changing expectations within existing roles and projects. Participants will examine how projects, skills, and leadership models must evolve during this transition and where human value becomes even more critical.

Understand the concept of the “in-between times” and why it matters for project leadership, career development, and organizational readiness.